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TNPSC Group 2/2A 2024 Question Paper Analysis & Weightage
Understanding exactly where the questions come from is crucial for your preparation strategy. Below is the detailed breakdown of the 100 questions asked in the 2024 paper:
- Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (17 Questions)
- Early uprising against British rule (1 question)
- Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others (1 question)
- Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements (2 questions)
- Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India (2 questions)
- Indus Valley Civilization (2 questions)
- Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas (2 questions)
- Communalism and Partition (2 questions)
- Emergence of leaders (2 questions)
- Mughals (1 question)
- Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms (1 question)
- Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom (1 question)
- Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (17 Questions)
- Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture (2 questions)
- Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation (1 question)
- Five-year plan models - an assessment (2 questions)
- Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields (1 question)
- Current affairs (1 question)
- Industrial growth (1 question)
- Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu (1 question)
- Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources (1 question)
- Social problems - Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty (1 question)
- Sources of revenue (1 question)
- Planning Commission and Niti Aayog (1 question)
- Current socio-economic issues (1 question)
- e-Governance in Tamil Nadu (1 question)
- Economic trends in Tamil Nadu (1 question)
- Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country (1 question)
- Unit VII: Aptitude (17 Questions)
- Percentage (3 questions)
- Simplification (2 questions)
- Area - Volume (1 question)
- Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) (2 questions)
- Highest Common Factor (HCF) (1 question)
- Simple interest (2 questions)
- Area (1 question)
- Ratio and Proportion (2 questions)
- Time and Work (2 questions)
- Volume (1 question)
- Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (15 Questions)
- Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu - Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism - Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements (1 question)
- Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna (1 question)
- Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times (2 questions)
- Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu (2 questions)
- Thirukkural - Significance as a secular literature (4 questions)
- History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times (4 questions)
- Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Early agitations against British Rule (1 question)
- Unit I: General Science (11 Questions)
- Latest inventions in science and technology (2 questions)
- Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications (2 questions)
- Scientific knowledge and scientific temper (2 questions)
- Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy (1 question)
- Current affairs (2 questions)
- Nature of universe (1 question)
- Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides (1 question)
- Unit IV: Indian Polity (8 Questions)
- Right to Information (1 question)
- Spirit of federalism: Centre - State relationships (2 questions)
- Union Executive, Union Legislature (1 question)
- Fundamental Rights (1 question)
- Union, State and Union Territory (1 question)
- Directive Principles of State Policy (1 question)
- Empowerment of Women (1 question)
- Unit VIII: Reasoning (8 Questions)
- Alpha numeric reasoning (4 questions)
- Number series (1 question)
- Dice (2 questions)
- Logical reasoning (1 question)
- Unit II: Geography of India (7 Questions)
- Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources (1 question)
- Environmental pollution - Reasons and preventive measures (2 questions)
- Natural calamity - Disaster management (1 question)
- Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes (1 question)
- Physical features (1 question)
- Geographical landmarks (1 question)
Analysis: Based on the 2024 question distribution, Unit III (History & INM), Unit V (Economy & Administration), and Unit VII (Aptitude) overwhelmingly dominated the paper, each carrying a massive weightage of 17 questions. When combined with Unit VI (Tamil Nadu History & Culture - 15 questions), these four core areas account for nearly 66% of the entire exam. Prioritizing these high-scoring domains—particularly by mastering the socio-political movements and regional administration facts—is essential for securing a top rank.
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